An Enthusiastic Thanks! To All That Supported The Automotive Heritage Awards!
Jul 31, 2018
😎 Automotive Heritage Awards UPDATE July 31st, Our 2018 Automotive Heritage Awards program reached its apex on Sunday, July 29th. A buzz filled the Brembo media hospitality tent on the Concours d’Elegance of America show field at 10AM, just as they opened the public gate to the Concours. AHA producer, Steve Purdy, ... Continue reading
Hitachi Automotive Systems' ADAS ECU Used in Mitsubishi Motors' eK Series
Jul 27, 2018
TOKYO, Jul, 27 2018; Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. today announced that its Advanced Driver Assistance System Electronic Control Unit (ADAS ECU) was selected for use in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's eK Series vehicles, which refers to three models: the eK Wagon, eK Custom and eK Space. ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB Car Talk Radio Live from New York Saturday July 28, 2018 7-9 AM
Jul 26, 2018
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading
How Air Conditioning Works +VIDEO
Jul 26, 2018
How does air conditioning work? (VIDEO) WASHINGTON, July 26, 2018 — Air conditioners pull off the seemingly magical feat of making the air inside a home, car or shopping mall deliciously chilly. The source of that sweet relief is chemistry. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Parent Daimler AG Restructures Company
Jul 26, 2018
“The new structure positions Daimler to tackle the rapid pace of change in the mobility sector and the corresponding strategic challenges. Legally independent divisions will sharpen our focus on the future success of the business. ... Continue reading
Amazing Deal - Eliminate Floor Mat Sliding For Less Than 10 Bucks +VIDEO
Jul 25, 2018
Spending 200 bucks on fabulous weathertech floor liners (or any other) just to have them slip out of place could be a problem. Do your mats end up acting like a surfboard! Every time a rider got in and out, It got kicked all over the place and jammed under the door. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz’s MBUX: Most Compelling Infotainment System, finds Strategy Analytics
Jul 25, 2018
A new expert UX evaluation from the In-vehicle UX (IVX) group at Strategy Analytics has assessed the Mercedes-Benz MBUX infotainment system. Incorporating a highly personalized experience for the instrument cluster as well as the center stack, MBUX includes Mercedes-Benz’s digital assistant for navigation, media, and ... Continue reading
Sergio Marchionne Former Head of Fiat Dies at 66 From Complications Of Cancer Surgery
Jul 25, 2018
London July 25, 2018; BBC reported that the former chief executive of carmaker Fiat-Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne, has died in hospital in Zurich aged 66. He was replaced four days ago when his health worsened following complications from surgery on his right shoulder. ... Continue reading
Sergio Marchionne Passes - EXOR Announcement
Jul 25, 2018
July 25, 2018 , Amsterdam - It is with the deepest sadness that EXOR has learned of the passing of Sergio Marchionne. John Elkann said: “Unfortunately, what we feared has come to pass. ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2018
Former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne suffered an embolism while undergoing an operation for an invasive shoulder sarcoma and has irreversible damage to his brain function, and he had failed to tell Exor Chairman John Elkann of the seriousness of his illness, an Italian business website reported Tuesda ... Continue reading
Car Sound System Of The Future: Faurecia Invests In SUBPAC To Develop Immersive Sound Experience
Jul 24, 2018
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 24, 2018 -- Faurecia, a leading automotive technology company, announces today an investment in the startup SUBPAC, reinforcing the Group's ecosystem dedicated to a personalized, versatile and connected Cockpit of the Future. Based in Silicon Valley, SUBPAC has developed a hardware and softwar ... Continue reading
Volkswagen (Audi) Hires BMW Engine Development Expert Markus Duesmannew
Jul 24, 2018
“Mr. Duesmann, currently Board of Management Member for Purchasing and Supplier Network at BMW AG, will take up his new position as soon as he is able to do so,” Volkswagen said in a statement. German newspaper Handelsblatt reported that Volkswagen wanted Duesmann to fill the post of Audi chief executive following ... Continue reading
Audi Begins Electric Motor Production
Jul 24, 2018
The current production capacity is for approximately 400 electric axle motors each day and can be gradually increased. At present, about 100 people are employed in this new area, to be increased to more than 130 by the end of the year. Production is with one‑shift operation, but will soon change to three shifts. ... Continue reading
Passed Over Marchionne Replacement FCA Exec Alfredo Altavilla Resigns
Jul 23, 2018
Fellow executive quit after being passed over for the top job, FCA said that Alfredo Altavilla, head of its business in Europe, Middle East and Africa had resigned and those responsibilities would go to new FCA CEO Manley on an interim basis. ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB Live from New York Saturday July 21, 2018 7-9 AM
Jul 21, 2018
Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234, New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok and a panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts providing honest, practical and street-smart car repair and auto relevant news and buying advice. ... Continue reading
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